Description

Join our team where you can put your passion for design and client service to practice!

Michaud Cooley Erickson is a full-service engineering firm. We pride ourselves in providing high quality mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protections, security, technology systems and energy management solutions for clients, as well as unprecedented commissioning to facilitate efficient operations of systems.

In this role, the Project Designer/Engineer can work independently to take portions of a project from start to finish. They ensure that projects are designed and documented according to the parameters set by the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Design

• Works independently to take portions of a project from start to finish based on direction from the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Performs routine code review and analysis.
• Performs routine design calculations and sizes standard equipment.
• Follows design standards set by the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Researches and presents equipment and design options to the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Follows company master design standards.
• Ensures that the QA/QC process is followed and documented.
• Develops a working knowledge of all system types within their discipline.
• Develops knowledge of current design trends and best practices.

Training

• Directs less experienced technical staff in how to perform routine design tasks and routine calculations.
• Trains EIT’s and designers how to perform routine calculations and system layouts.
• Trains less experienced staff how to use master design tools and standards.

Budget

• Works within the hours budgeted by the project manager.

Project Documentation

• Works independently to produce all phases of project documentation, including the schematic design level documents, based on direction from the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Creates project specific details, schematics, and sketches.
• Assembles specifications, including project specific information.
• Maintains a well-organized workspace and electronic filing process.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited university or college required
• At least 4 years of related building systems design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Able to apply knowledge gained through experience to new and novel designs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical background
• High ethical standards
• Honesty and integrity
• Positivity
• Self-motivated to achieve results
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Maintain positive work relationships both internally and externally
• Interact professionally with contractors and design professionals

Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Proficient in design software tools
• Microsoft Office Suite of products

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to climb a ladder at a job site.

Design your career and future with MCE! In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that support your health and wealth, including:

• Amazing coworkers
• Great medical benefits
• Dental & Vision benefits
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• PTO
• Employer paid short and long term disability
• Paid Community Service Day
• Floating holiday
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible work options
• Onsite amenities that make working at MCE fun and rewarding

MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.